CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -As per Census 2011, the absolute number of non-literates of the country in 15 years and above age group is 25.76 crore (Male 9.08 crore, Female 16.68 crore).

Detailed explanation-2: -The results of 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in literacy in the country. The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent, 82.14 for males and 65.46 for females.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above in all state/UTs in the country. The target for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for FYs 2022-27 is 5 (five) crore learners 1.00 crore per year.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the 2011 census, among states, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 47%. The male and female literacy rate is the lowest in Bihar (male: 71.2%, female: 51.5%) and highest in Kerala (male: 96.1%, female 92.1%).

Detailed explanation-5: -About 85 percent of the urban population living in India knew how to read or write as of 2011. Urban regions have better education infrastructure as compared to rural regions of the country. However, the literacy rate was lower in rural regions of India at about 69 percent for the same year.